Emma, Lady Hamilton
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
Few women in British history have burned as brightly — or as scandalously — as Emma Hamilton, the blacksmith's daughter who rose from poverty to become the most celebrated beauty in Europe. Edward Bishop's Emma, Lady Hamilton chronicles the extraordinary life of this captivating figure: her humble origins in rural Cheshire, her transformation into a celebrated artist's muse, her time as the wife of Sir William Hamilton in the glittering courts of Naples, and her passionate, legendary love affair with Admiral Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest naval hero. Bishop presents a richly detailed portrait of a woman who defied every social convention of Georgian England, illustrating how Emma's intelligence, charm, and sheer force of personality allowed her to navigate the treacherous waters of aristocratic society. Written with a warm yet clear-eyed authority, the biography situates Emma within the sweeping political drama of the Napoleonic Wars, revealing how personal ambition and national destiny became inextricably entwined. For readers who believe they know the story of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, this account of the woman who held his heart promises a revelation.
Author: Edward Bishop
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few women in British history have burned as brightly — or as scandalously — as Emma Hamilton, the blacksmith's daughter who rose from poverty to become the most celebrated beauty in Europe. Edward Bishop's Emma, Lady Hamilton chronicles the extraordinary life of this captivating figure: her humble origins in rural Cheshire, her transformation into a celebrated artist's muse, her time as the wife of Sir William Hamilton in the glittering courts of Naples, and her passionate, legendary love affair with Admiral Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest naval hero. Bishop presents a richly detailed portrait of a woman who defied every social convention of Georgian England, illustrating how Emma's intelligence, charm, and sheer force of personality allowed her to navigate the treacherous waters of aristocratic society. Written with a warm yet clear-eyed authority, the biography situates Emma within the sweeping political drama of the Napoleonic Wars, revealing how personal ambition and national destiny became inextricably entwined. For readers who believe they know the story of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, this account of the woman who held his heart promises a revelation.